Herr's Mill Covered Bridge

The Herr's Mill Covered Bridge spans 178 feet across Pequea Creek with double-span and double-arch trusses painted in traditional Lancaster County red.

Joseph Elliot and Robert Russell constructed this bridge in 1844 for $1,787, and James C. Carpenter completed a major reconstruction in 1875 for $1,860.

The bridge represents Lancaster County's engineering heritage, as the region maintains 28 covered bridges dating from the 1800s, the highest concentration in Pennsylvania.

The bridge stands on private property at Mill Bridge Village Camping Resort, with access from Ronks Road approximately 0.4 kilometers south of U.S. Route 30.

The structure incorporates a rare double-span configuration with double Burr arch trusses, making it an exceptional example of 19th-century bridge engineering.

Location: East Lampeter Township

Location: Paradise Township

GPS coordinates: 40.00980,-76.16220

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29